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Zero calories, antioxidant source, contains caffeine
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Black Filter Coffee (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of B3 covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Black filter coffee is made by passing hot water through ground coffee held in a filter, leaving a clear drink without milk or sugar. Its flavour depends on the beans and roast, while the brewing method generally produces a clean cup with less sediment than boiled coffee.
It is enjoyed at breakfast or throughout the day in many coffee-drinking countries, often on its own or alongside a pastry. It contributes very little energy or macronutrients but does contain caffeine. Drink it plain to keep it light, or add a splash of milk if you prefer a softer taste; people sensitive to caffeine may want to avoid it late in the day.
Selected: 100 g
1
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
0.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 33% · Fat 0%
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Vitamins
B3
0.3mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.03mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
7mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
49mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 1 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Black filter coffee is made by pouring hot water through ground coffee held in a filter. Use a coffee maker or a manual dripper, then serve it without milk or sugar to keep it black.
A medium grind is a good starting point for black filter coffee. If the grounds are too fine, water may flow slowly and the cup can taste bitter; grounds that are too coarse can produce a weak, thin brew.
A typical cup of black filter coffee can contain more total caffeine than a single espresso shot because it is usually a larger serving. Espresso tastes more concentrated, but caffeine varies with serving size, beans, and brewing method.
Yes. Put ground coffee in a paper filter supported over a mug or heatproof container, then slowly pour hot water through it. Make sure the filter is stable and does not sag into the coffee as it brews.
Brewed black filter coffee tastes best soon after brewing; its aroma fades and it can become bitter as it sits. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and reheat gently rather than letting the coffee boil.
Yes. A paper filter traps more of the coffee oils and fine particles, so black filter coffee usually tastes cleaner and feels lighter. A metal filter lets more oils and sediment through, producing a fuller-bodied cup.
No, moderate black filter coffee does not generally dehydrate regular coffee drinkers. It contributes fluid, though caffeine can increase urination temporarily, particularly for people who are not accustomed to it.
Paper-filtered black filter coffee has very little of the coffee oils associated with raising LDL cholesterol. Unfiltered brewing methods let more of those oils into the cup, so the brewing method matters more than whether the coffee is black.
Plain black filter coffee has almost no energy, so many intermittent-fasting routines allow it during a fast. Adding milk, sugar, or other ingredients can change that, and fasting rules vary depending on the purpose of the fast.
Avoid black filter coffee for several hours before bedtime if caffeine affects your sleep. Caffeine can remain active for a long time, so people who are sensitive to it may need to stop drinking it earlier in the day.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.